France is a country known for its savory cuisine and fine wine. Despite its rich fare, it is also known for being a nation where very few people suffer from obesity. With that in mind, France's government wants to lower its obesity rate even further by banning refills in restaurants that sell soda. This latest ban joins other regulations that are designed to keep France's … [Read more...]

Mice are typically viewed as relatively meek animals that are more likely to scurry away from danger. This is normally true because mice tend to survive longer when they flee instead of fighting, but it turns out that mice may also have the capability to behave in a very predatory manner. Researchers have found that it is possible to activate a more aggressive response in mice … [Read more...]

When antibiotics were first discovered, they were seen as miraculous medicine that could cure any bacterial infection. Unfortunately, bacteria are quite smart, and over several generations, many bacteria are starting to evolve a resistance to normal antibiotics. A woman from Nevada recently passed away after getting an infection while traveling. This infection was resistant to … [Read more...]

Apple formally joined the Partnership on AI on January 27, 2017, after collaborating on the project since its beginning in September of 2016. Working together with Facebook, Amazon, IBM, Google/DeepMind, and Microsoft, the purpose of the Partnership on AI to benefit people and society is to establish best practices and to educate the public. By sharing insights from leadership … [Read more...]

When President Donald Trump swiftly took action on Friday, fulfilling one of his most ardent campaign promises with a seven nation travel ban, a whirlwind of controversy started almost immediately. Thousands of protesters across the nation voiced their disapproval staging protests at dozens of major airports rebuking what many deemed an action totally contradictory to American … [Read more...]